Cinematheque . Film Schedule . THIS IS CINERAMA
New Digital Restoration!
United States | 1952 | Merian C. Cooper
Here’s a new digital restoration of the dazzling, dizzying movie that introduced Cinerama to the world! (Cinerama was a widescreen process in which three synchronized projectors, in three different booths, each projected one third of a single, panoramic image onto a huge, curved screen with an arc of 146 degrees.) Only three cinemas in the world are still equipped for Cinerama film projection, but thanks to newly developed “Smilebox” technology, other theaters (like us) are now able to present original Cinerama movies in their full 2.65:1 aspect ratio in a way that simulates their immersive, wraparound effect. This Is Cinerama, which is “hosted” by peripatetic writer and broadcaster Lowell Thomas, is a globe-trotting travelogue that plunks viewers into a careening roller coaster, sends them over Niagara Falls and through the canals of Venice, and sweeps them across the American West. (There are lots of other destinations as well.) No special glasses required (but seat belts recommended). Cleveland revival premiere. DCP. 127 min.
Special event pricing $11; members, CIA & CSU I.D. holders, and those age 25 & under $8. No passes, twofers, or radio winners.
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Cleveland Institute of Art's public programming is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
General Admission: $12
Member: $9 (includes CIA and CSU I.D. holders)
Age 25 & under: $9 (proof of age required)
Additional film on the same day: $9 (or the member price for that film)
Note: Certain films cost more. Exceptions are noted.
No refunds unless screening is canceled.